Visn 10 Online Clinical Drug Information Tender in USA - 138592994

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Country: USA

Summary: Visn 10 Online Clinical Drug Information

Deadline: 08 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 28 Mar 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 138592994

Document Ref. No.: 36C25026Q0379

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to address questions received from industry prior to the Q&A deadline and to extend the solicitation closing date.
During its market research, did the agency identify any SDVOSBs that develop, own, and/or operate the SaaS platform being solicited?
During market research, the Government identified two or more SDVOSBs that stated they would provide a quote for services; however, the firms indicated they would function as reseller Prime Contractors.
Will the agency provide a breakdown of what constitutes the amount paid by the Government for contract performance under FAR 52.219 14(e)(1) (e.g., implementation, hosting, training, etc.), and clarify whether such amounts include SaaS licensing fees paid by the Government?
Applicable fees under FAR 52.219 14(e)(1) include implementation, hosting, training, and SaaS fees.
Under VAAR 852.219-75(a)(1)(i), are SaaS licensing fees considered the amount paid by the government to the SDVOSB, or are they considered other direct costs that may be excluded?
SaaS licensing fees represent the principal purpose of the acquisition when the contract is primarily for software services. Consequently, those fees are included in the amount paid by the Government and count against the 50% limit. Only incidental or peripheral costs like optional supplies, travel, or administrative expenses may qualify as "other direct costs" and be excluded.
Given that NAICS 513210 classifies software publishing as a service, can the agency clarify its expectations regarding how an SDVOSB prime would demonstrate compliance with (i) FAR 52.219 14(e)(1), and (ii) VAAR 852.219 75(a)(1)(i), in circumstances where the solicited SaaS platform is operated and maintained by the original developer/publisher rather than the SDVOSB?
The agency will not make any advance determination that an offeror will comply or fail to comply with the Limitations on Subcontracting. Compliance with FAR 52.219 14(e)(1...
Notice ID: 36c25026q0379

Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of

Original Set Aside: service-disabled veteran-owned small business (sdvosb) set-aside (far 19.14)

Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of

Office: 250-network contract office 10 (36c250)

Product Service Code: l076 - technical representative- books, maps, and other publications

NAICS Code: 513210 - Software Publishers

Inactive Dates: jun 07, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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